# The Book of the Sword, Vol. 1

By **Richard F Burton Sir**

- ISBN-13: 9781605204369
- Publisher: Cosimo Classics
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 340
- Published: 1 Dec 2008

## About this book

The history of the sword is the history of humanity. With these words, British author, Victorian scholar, and world traveler Richard Burton begins his eloquent and exceptionally erudite history of the Queen of Weapons. Spanning the centuries and a wide range of cultures, Burton's rich and elegant prose illuminates the

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